First official seal of Washington Technical Institute. Washington Technical Institute was intended to provide training opportunities leading to associate degrees and certificates in engineering and related technologies, business and related...

The college was named in honor of James Ormond Wilson (1825-1911). Wilson graduated from Dartmouth University. He was trustee of the Washington Public Schools from 1861 through 1869, and the second superintendent of schools for Washington Public...

Portrait of Dr. Robert S. Wilkinson, the Second President of SC State, Served From 1911-1932. Prior to Becoming President, Wilkinson Served as Professor of Physics and Head of the Department of Science For 16 Years. During His Tenure, Wilkinson...

Portrait of Dr. Miller F. Whittaker, the Third President of SC State, Served From 1932-1949. Under Whittaker's Leadership the University Experienced the Following: The Establishment of a Law School, the Establishment of SC State Extension School...

Portrait of Dr. Leroy Davis, The Eighth President of SC State, Served From 1996-2002. Davis Established the First University Staff Senate and a New Tenure and Promotion Policy Was Developed. 'The Stateite Creed' Was also Under Davis' Tenure. In...

University of the District of Columbia. Student Government Association;
University of the District of Columbia -- Students

During the merger process. The Interim Student Government Association (ISGA) worked to bring order into a chaotic situation. Soon thereafter, a Student Government Association (SGA) constitution was agreed to. Such a constitution provides the...

Dr. Walter M. Brown (left) whose P.h. D. in education from North Carolina College in 1955 marked the first time in the United States a P.h.D. was conferred by a Historically Black College or University, is shown receiving degree and congratulations...

Sam Jones, one of the all-time greatest National Basketball Association players and coach Floyd Brown are pictured holding trophies. Sam Jones played at North Carolina Central University from 1951 to 1954 and then served in the United States Army...

Olympian champion, Lee Calhoun (second from left) and head track and field coach LeRoy Walker admire track and field trophy winnings. Lee Calhoun was a gold medalist in the 110-meter at the 1956 Games in Melbourne, Australia. In 1961, Lee Calhoun...

Rev. Dr. Augustus Shepard was born in Raleigh, N.C. on March 1, 1846. Rev. Dr. Shepard graduated from the Theological Department of Shaw University with a B.S. degree in 1880. He was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Divinity degree by Shaw...

Black and white photograph of Betty Reese. The 44th "Miss Southern" a psychology major from Scotlandville, Louisiana. A member of the Association of Women Students and the Blackstone Society. She reigned as Miss Southern from 1974-1975.